1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The play Disgraced takes place in Upper New York. Which was I think specifically chosen. New York and the "Islamic" nation have such a tense history so I believe that this place was strategically chosen. This play occurs during the contemporary period. 2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion of the play is when the New York Times portrays the uncle as the lawyer on the case. Which then cause a snowball effect and causes him to lose his job and other characters happened. 3. What is the unique factor?
This is the that Amir is going to realize that he doesn't really know who he is. The person who he once thought he was is no longer there. Which then causes the downfall of any relationship that he has begins to crumble. 4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Who is "Amir"? Amir is basically a metaphor for any Muslim man (and/or woman) in the United States after 9/11. Will they completely try to abandon their identity or will they embrace it and all the backlash that comes with it. 5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
The first one could the different views on race during the dinner party, which would be known to most. The second would be Amirs late adoration for his wife's artwork, and this is known to one. 6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
I believe the most theatrical moment of the play was the dinner party. A lot of tension was there, a lot of secrets were exposed 7. List some of the themes of the play.
Identity is one of the biggest themes of the play. I believe racial prejudice is another one as well. 8. What does the chief character want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of his getting what he wants?
He wants the promotion (being named partner at the firm). However his obstacle is him. Who he is and who he has hidden comes to the forefront and that causes him everything he wants and has, 9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The painting.
The clothing: clothing says a lot about a person. Amir dresses as of he belongs on Wall Street. He doesn't really dress as if he is Muslim. 10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
The play Disgraced takes place in Upper New York. Which was I think specifically chosen. New York and the "Islamic" nation have such a tense history so I believe that this place was strategically chosen. This play occurs during the contemporary period.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion of the play is when the New York Times portrays the uncle as the lawyer on the case. Which then cause a snowball effect and causes him to lose his job and other characters happened.
3. What is the unique factor?
This is the that Amir is going to realize that he doesn't really know who he is. The person who he once thought he was is no longer there. Which then causes the downfall of any relationship that he has begins to crumble.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Who is "Amir"? Amir is basically a metaphor for any Muslim man (and/or woman) in the United States after 9/11. Will they completely try to abandon their identity or will they embrace it and all the backlash that comes with it.
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
The first one could the different views on race during the dinner party, which would be known to most. The second would be Amirs late adoration for his wife's artwork, and this is known to one.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
I believe the most theatrical moment of the play was the dinner party. A lot of tension was there, a lot of secrets were exposed
7. List some of the themes of the play.
Identity is one of the biggest themes of the play. I believe racial prejudice is another one as well.
8. What does the chief character want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of his getting what he wants?
He wants the promotion (being named partner at the firm). However his obstacle is him. Who he is and who he has hidden comes to the forefront and that causes him everything he wants and has,
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The painting.
The clothing: clothing says a lot about a person. Amir dresses as of he belongs on Wall Street. He doesn't really dress as if he is Muslim.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.